Malaysia vs Singapore (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in Malaysia is 3.12 times less expensive as compared to Singapore.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Malaysia and Singapore. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Malaysia and Singapore.

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Is housing more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

The average housing cost in Malaysia is 5.26 times less expensive than Singapore.

Does the utility cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 53.54% less for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in Malaysia costs 2.17 times less compared to Singapore.

The internet and communication costs 41.10% less in Malaysia compared to Singapore.

Does the Groceries cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

In Malaysia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.99 times less expensive than the cost in Singapore.

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 47.20% less for Groceries.

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.55 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

Dining-Out costs 69.25% less in Malaysia compared to Singapore.

Are Drinks more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.31 times less for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.31 times less for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

You would have to pay 2.75 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Malaysia compared to that of Singapore.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.29 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.51 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 2.07 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.71 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 3.28 times less for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.90 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Singapore, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in Malaysia than in Singapore?

If you lived in Malaysia, you would earn 2.59 times less salary as compared to Singapore.

Professional Services cost 2.02 times less in Malaysia, as compared to Singapore.